Overview
Supported by numerous illustrations and references, this book describes the chemistry and physics that occur during the refinery operations, and how the properties of petroleum can be translated into predictability in refinery scenarios. The chapters discuss such topics as: the composition of petroleum, petroleum analysis and evaluation; metals and heteroatoms in petroleum; asphaltenes and the structure of petroleum, thermal chemistry of petroleum constituents; heavy oil upgrading processes; hydrocracking reactions, catalysts, and processes; and instability and incompatibility of petroleum products.
Synopsis
Supported by numerous illustrations and references, this book describes the chemistry and physics that occur during the refinery operations, and how the properties of petroleum can be translated into predictability in refinery scenarios. The chapters discuss such topics as: the composition of petroleum, petroleum analysis and evaluation; metals and heteroatoms in petroleum; asphaltenes and the structure of petroleum, thermal chemistry of petroleum constituents; heavy oil upgrading processes; hydrocracking reactions, catalysts, and processes; and instability and incompatibility of petroleum products.
Booknews
An expansion of material used in a tutorial held at the August 1995 American Chemical Society meeting in Chicago. Designed to pass information about the chemical and physical properties of petroleum and their effects on refining to the younger generation of scientists and engineers in petroleum science and technology. Explains such aspects as composition, analysis and evaluation, metals and heteroatoms, asphaltenes and structure, the thermal chemistry of constituents, and upgrading processes. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.